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Everything Mom
How did you find the energy, MomTo do all the things you did,To be teacher, nurse and counselorTo me, when I was a kid.
How did you do it all, Mom,Be a chauffeur, cook and friend,Yet find time to be a playmateI just can't comprehend.
I see now it was love, MomThat made you come whenever I'd call,Your inexhaustible love, MomAnd I thank you for it all.
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Ask the Nutritionist
What are common food allergy symptoms in kids? How do these symptoms differ from other allergies?
According to a 2011 study published in the journal Pediatrics, as many as one in 12 children may have a food allergy. Food allergies can cause a variety of symptoms within a few minutes to an hour after eating, including:
- Tingling or itchiness in the mouth or throat
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Swelling of the lips or around the mouth
- Rash around the mouth or anus
- Nausea/vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Gassiness
- Diarrhea
- Mucous or blood in the stool
- Eczema
- Hives
- Runny nose with clear mucus
- Watery eyes
- Wheezing
The respiratory symptoms listed above might also be caused by an allergic reaction to something in the air (like pet dander or pollen), whereas the skin problems could be a sign of an allergy to something that has touched your child's skin (like soap or clothing washed in a new laundry detergent). Gastrointestinal issues by themselves are usually not symptoms of a true allergy, but they may instead indicate intolerance to a particular food. In other words, consuming the problem food just causes digestive discomfort rather than a serious health issue.
If your child does experience a severe reaction, including wheezing, trouble breathing or swallowing, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, loss of color, clammy skin, drowsiness or fainting, get help immediately, since some allergies can be life-threatening.
Even if symptoms are mild, however, and you suspect a food allergy, take your child to an allergist. Food allergy symptoms can mimic those of many other conditions -- from the common cold to a GI bug -- but it’s important to find out whether your child is truly allergic, because the severity of reactions can vary over time.
ABOUT TODAY'S EXPERT:
Sniffle Solutions expert Amy Kotterman is a registered dietitian in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
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Always Mom
You were my fairy tale princess, So much larger than life. You were my angel and my witness Through all my pain and strife.
At times you made me angry, Great words I would proclaim How someday you'd be sorry. You were the one to blame.
But when I needed comforting You always found the time. Your words were more soothing Than days of childhood sublime.
Now the distance holds us apart, The boundaries have no end. I'll hold the memories in my heart.You're my mother, my best friend
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Your feet stick to the kitchen floor..... and you don't care.
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Mommy and Toddler Groups
One of the ways in which moms continue the all important bonding with their toddlers, as well as having their child experience being with other toddlers, is through mommy and toddler groups.
There are a number of groups which you and your toddler can join. One of which is at a library or checking your local community to ascertain if they have any similar groups you can join. In fact, you may wish to start a group of your own.
You know, bonding with your toddler can also encompass a day at the park -- just the two of you. The nature/nurture experience can extend beyond you and your child, as you take in the greenery, trees and flowers.
For more information about mommys and toddler groups, check your local newspaper to see if there are any groups which you feel you would like to participate in. Mommy and toddler groups can be formed or joined or simply begin with a few neighbors with kids of similar age. |
